The Following

In the series premiere episode, FBI Agent Ryan Hardy (KEVIN BACON) is called out of retirement to track down serial killer Joe Carroll (JAMES PUREFOY) who's escaped from prison.

Ryan Hardy, Agent Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, who is brought in to lead the investigation into Joe Carroll and his followers, dive deeper into the history of Carroll's psyche. To do so, they enlist the help of Carroll's ex-wife, and Hardy's former love, Claire Matthews. Meanwhile, Emma (series star VALORIE CURRY), Jacob (series star NICO TORTORELLA) and Paul (series star ADAN CANTO) keep Claire's son Joey at a house in the country as they prepare for their next move.

A new follower is uncovered in Rick Kester (guest star MICHAEL DRAYER), who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship is revealed.

Maggie (guest star VIRGINIA KULL) devises a plot to put an end to Hardy. Meanwhile, tension rises as Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been keeping from Emma and more information about Hardy and Claire's past relationship is revealed.

When Claire receives a phone call that may lead her to find her son, the FBI and Ryan Hardy set their next move into motion, causing panic at the farmhouse. Meanwhile, Joe Carroll seeks a lawyer from his past (guest star RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY) to send a message that has deadly results.

Joe Carroll's true intentions are revealed through a new follower, Charlie Mead (guest star TOM LIPINSKI). As Ryan learns of Joe's plans, he tries to stall Emma, Jacob and Paul by taunting them in hopes of turning them against each other. Meanwhile, Emma makes a shocking decision.

With the help of attorney Olivia Warren, Joe Carroll makes a case against Ryan and the FBI to be transferred to a different facility, but Ryan suspects a larger plan may be at play. Meanwhile, Emma and Joey arrive at a meeting point and come across another one of Roderick's men who has a secret of his own.

With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan (guest star MIKE COLTER) to run lead on the case -- much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have a life-threatening result.

With Weston still in the hospital, Ryan and Parker attempt to outsmart their new boss, Donovan in order to continue their search. In a surprising move, Joe reaches out to Ryan to demand Claire's location and reveals that he will go to great lengths to lure her out of FBI custody. Meanwhile, followers from the past make a shocking return.

After discovering Claire's location, Joe sends two followers to capture her -- but Ryan may be one step ahead of him. Meanwhile, Jacob struggles with recent decisions causing his reunion with Emma to be less than ideal. Also, a relationship from Ryan's past plays a significant role in his future.

After losing Claire to Joe's followers, Ryan and Parker attempt to recover -- while the FBI tracks down an undercover location that may have dark ties to Joe's following. Meanwhile, Claire adjusts to life at the Followers' mansion and has an unexpected reunion. Emma and Jacob continue to deal with Emma's betrayal.

Ryan and the FBI discover a follower who might be able to lead them to Joe Carroll's location. Agent Weston returns to the case -- but his run-in with the cult may have had a bigger impact on him than anyone originally thought. Meanwhile, Claire and Emma come face-to-face for the first time since Joey's kidnapping.

The Havenport Police Department is brought onto the case and Roderick's role as sheriff is called into question -- leading him to make a shocking decision that threatens the safety of Joey. Meanwhile, Ryan goes against the FBI, hoping to gain the trust of one of Joe's followers.

In the season's penultimate episode, Ryan, Parker and Weston prepare to storm the Followers' mansion, but Joe already has an escape plan in action. Meanwhile, disguised followers create a diversion at the town evacuation center, which causes panic among the residents and leads to a dangerous kidnapping of one FBI official.

In the explosive Season One finale, Ryan races to stop Joe Carroll before his endgame reaches a deadly conclusion. Meanwhile, Joe leads Claire to a special location where the ultimate showdown between good and evil takes place.

In the season two premiere, a healthy and healed Ryan Hardy is living in New York City one year after his pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll. On the surface, it appears that Ryan's gotten his life back together. But deep down, his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Carroll's death, a murderous new rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.

A insiders look at the Resurrection episode.

After the tragic subway killings, Ryan's obsession with the case becomes stronger than ever. Soon, mysterious phone calls bring him face-to-face with what may be his biggest threat yet. Meanwhile, revelations surrounding Joe's new life are brought to the surface.

A insiders look at the For Joe episode.

Ryan continues his search to find the correlation between the recent tragedies in New York City and Emma and the existing members of the Havenport cult, while the FBI becomes increasingly aware of his undercover agenda. Meanwhile, a shocking event leads Joe to put a new plan in action.

A insiders look at the Trust Me episode.

After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI -- despite Weston's constant warnings to stay out of the way. Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.

A insiders look at the Trust Me episode.

In an attempt to learn new information, Ryan and Max capture a suspect. But complications lead to a game of dangerous cat and mouse. Also, while Joe grows accustomed to his surroundings and establishes a plan of his own, while Emma realizes she is in dangerous company.

A insiders look at the Reflection episode.

Looking for back-up and hoping to execute their plan, Ryan and Max contact the FBI. But Weston has other ideas, leading to a standoff between good and evil. Meanwhile, Joe's new relationship escalates into uncharted territory, and Luke finds himself in a troubling situation.

An insiders look at the Fly Away episode.

Ryan and Max contact the FBI, but Weston has other ideas -- leading to a standoff between good and evil. Meanwhile, Joe's new relationship escalates into uncharted territory.

An insiders look at the Sacrifice episode.

After a tragic turn of events, Ryan attempts to find the man who originally taught Joe to kill, in hopes of finding new answers. Meanwhile, at the compound, Joe tries to get his bearings, while Emma and Mandy wait for him to reveal his new plan.

An insiders look at The Messenger episode.

"Ryan, Max and Weston discover information that leads them closer to uncovering the mole within the FBI -- which results in complications of its own. Meanwhile, Joe and Micah (guest star JAKE WEBER) execute a plan that threatens the Korban cult in order to announce a message to Ryan and the world."

An insiders look at the Unmasked episode.

As his power over the Korban cult grows, Joe sets a deadly plan in action using new acolytes to carry out his demands. Meanwhile, Ryan and Max devise a plan to contact Joe, in hopes of tracking down his whereabouts; and Weston meets with a face from the past.

An insiders look at the Teacher's Pet episode.

A deadly massacre, thought to be sparked by Joe Carroll, leads Ryan and Mike into very dangerous territory. But as more details are revealed, they realize another leader might be on the rise. Meanwhile, Joe continues to train the Korban cult and confirms his new plans with Emma and those who doubt him.

An insiders look at the Freedom episode.

After a series of public condemnations of Joe and his followers, Joe targets the son of a man who stands against him. Meanwhile, Ryan is faced with the shocking news of Claire's reappearance and Mandy makes a decision that leads her to a familiar face which could undo all that Joe has been working for.

An insiders look at the Betrayal episode.

Ryan tracks down the location of the Korban compound with hopes to infiltrate the cult and capture Joe Carroll, but all doesn't go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, Claire asks Carrie to deliver a message to Joe, and Weston makes a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

An insiders look at The Reaping episode.

Joe Carroll puts his final plan into action, threatening the lives of many, as Ryan and Mike go to great lengths to stop him and prevent more innocent lives being lost. Meanwhile, Claire makes a decision that leads her into dangerous territory, and Mark and Luke attempt to figure out their next move.

A sneak peek at the Silence episode.

In the Season Two finale, Mark and Luke turn the tables on both Ryan Hardy and Joe Carroll, forcing the two sworn enemies to come together to save the woman they love.

An insiders look at the Forgive episode.

The cast and producers discuss the dramatic ending to the first season and the implications for season 2.  With a surprise guest appearance.

A look at Season 2

With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on Death Row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past in the season three premiere. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all – leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.

Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew (guest star ANDREW IRBY) and Mark – but he and the FBI are still unsure if (or how) Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension mounts between Mark, Kyle (guest star HUNTER PARRISH) and Daisy (guest star RUTH KEARNEY) and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.

After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay – leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.

As Kyle, Daisy and Mark Gray plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, giving them a leg up in the case.

On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one in the second part of a special two-hour episode.

With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn’t seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession. New series star MICHAEL EALY joins the cast as Theo Noble.

With only a few days before Joe Carroll’s execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.

The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.

After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new elusive killer, and a game of cat-and-mouse begins – leading them both back to Joe Carroll for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for the stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.

With Joe Carroll’s execution day upon them, the team remains on edge – expecting that he won’t go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone as the whole world watches.

The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny (guest star MEGALYN ECHIKUNWOKE) seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy’s laptop from inside the FBI.

An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever – putting Mike in a dangerous situation.

A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned. And Ryan makes a decision for his future.

The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack in the first part of a two-hour season finale.

As suspicions rise, alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing, final heart-stopping moments of the second part of a two-hour season finale.

Creator Kevin Williamson and the Cast discuss the the alternative Season Two ending, a brand new story line: whether serial Killer Joe Carroll is alive or dead, and how that might impact Season Three.